Emily has been playing the harp for over 25 years. She began playing at weddings at the age of ten. At Brigham Young University she played with the University Orchestra and the Harp Ensemble.

Emily primarily studied with Tamara Oswald, principal harpist for the Orchestra at Temple Square. She also studied with Janet Peterson of Ballet West and ShruDeLi Owneby at BYU.

She teaches both piano and harp students and plays regularly for Afternoon Tea at a local hotel.